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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:27:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 49 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,500.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:47:37 +0200
Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves
Read the story of trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:47:24 +0200
Slovakia wins its first Olympic gold in Tokyo
Sports shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková broke the world record in the qualification round and won gold in the women’s trap.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:19 +0200
Tourists unknowingly report their offences to park rangers
Through social media park rangers can identify a place under protection where a tourist has violated the law.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:49:00 +0200
Rare historical photos uncover the story of Bratislava's Old Market Hall
Bratislava owes its rich market history to its location on the crossroads of ancient trade routes.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Largest war memorial in central Europe with a great view of Bratislava
The monument was unveiled in 1960, marking the 15th anniversary of the liberation of Bratislava.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:14:23 +0200
News digest: Court opposes benefits for semi-vaccinated, again
Third pandemic wave is already here. Slovakia commemorates one of the biggest plane crashes in Czechoslovakia.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:21:10 +0200
Third pandemic wave has already arrived in Slovakia
All of Slovakia’s districts will remain in the green tier from next Monday, though.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:13:18 +0200
Only three survivors. An exhibition remembers one of Czechoslovakia's most tragic plane crashes
The organiser of the exhibition hopes it will help stop the conspiracy theories about the 1976 plane crash on Zlaté Piesky in Bratislava.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:00:26 +0200
Hospitals are ready, ministry says following opposition criticism
Preparation for the third wave is underway, ministry says it is making sure drugs for Covid treatment will be available.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:24:12 +0200
Prešov lures tourists to visit its castles
A guide with information to 20 castles is at people’s disposal.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:20:53 +0200
Court objects to advantages for the partly vaccinated, but no practical changes at borders yet
Constitutional Court suspended currently valid rules for crossing borders for people with just a first shot. Changes will be adopted once the ruling is effective.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:12:32 +0200
Meteorologists warn about heat and storms
Weather warning for Wednesday afternoon.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:25:20 +0200
News digest: Slovakia dramatically lags behind EU average in Covid vaccinations
Vaccine hesitancy up compared to May. Sputnik finally lands in Matovič's arm. Still no Olympic medals for Slovakia.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:17:43 +0200
Poverty and social exclusion a reality for one-sixth of Slovakia's inhabitants
As many as 800,000 threatened by poverty and social exclusion in 2020.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:14:22 +0200
Sunday open-top bus tours through Bratislava forests
Cabrio bus is free of charge for all, but capacity is limited.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:53:37 +0200
War among the police? Big corruption cases complicate relations between institutions
The police inspectorate has accused important witnesses in major corruption cases in Slovakia.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:15:40 +0200
New landmark in Banská Bystrica weighs 600 kg. It did not fall off the wall
An automaton clock celebrates the city's mining history.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:07:58 +0200
More people reject vaccination against Covid
At the same time, most respondents of a recent poll reject mandatory vaccination.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:49 +0200
Electric cars not quite in fashion yet in Slovakia
The most popular e-cars are produced by Volkswagen.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:49:38 +0200
Public-service RTVS condemned for sacking a journalist critical of a story about Covid vaccine
Reporters Without Borders has expressed its support for the fired reporter. The broadcaster refutes claims, asking for an apology.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
From a shot director to meeting the Queen: The British Council celebrates 75 years in Slovakia
The organisation’s mission had not changed over the decades, says current head.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:43:48 +0200
Power cut affects large part of Bratislava
Reasons for the vast outage remain unknown.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:13:00 +0200
News digest: New week starts with several changes to rules
Higher age limit for testing and longer test negativity for events. No Olympic medals for Slovakia so far. Collusive custody will change.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:25:28 +0200
They aren’t returning to spend money. Most business owners report fewer customers
Over 90 percent of entrepreneurs reported lower sales this spring compared to last year.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:22:23 +0200
Prepare for storms and high temperatures
Meteorologists have issued several weather warnings for the coming three days.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:10:07 +0200
UK Ambassador: Britons in Slovakia are a resilient community
Life is as it was before Brexit for British nationals in Slovakia once they've got their documents sorted.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:14:18 +0200
The tested and the vaccinated will be treated the same. Coalition passes a Delta compromise
MPs pass a law with mild advantages for the vaccinated, but vaccination will be required to see the Pope live.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Slow silence: Haligovské skaly
Discover the monastery once inhabited by Carthusian monks and the "flying" rocks in the Pieniny mountains.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:47:27 +0200
Less red tape: People won’t have to submit 21 documents to authorities
The change will come into force at the beginning of next year.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:20:34 +0200
Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change
Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:47:43 +0200
Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:05:00 +0200
Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places
A new video series takes people to places not many know of.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 09:05:21 +0200
The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together
International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:16:54 +0200
News digest: Crowd blocks entrance to parliament ahead of vaccine-related vote
The youngest member of the Slovak Olympic team kicks off the games with a personal record. Extensive reconstruction of Bratislava's Michael's Tower launched.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:37:20 +0200
BUSINESS FOCUS: Demand for free legal advice increased in pandemic, pro bono specialists say
The use of AI in law firms, the CSR activities of law firms, an interview with Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic and gender equality in law firms are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:22:11 +0200
Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops
Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:07:39 +0200
Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:17:17 +0200
Famous statue ready to reveal its treasures as reconstruction of Michael’s Tower in Bratislava gets underway
Inside of sculpture believed to contain historical and religious artefacts.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:47:46 +0200
New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:24:05 +0200
Pope's visit to Slovakia a miracle, says church analyst
Pope will meet people in four locations around Slovakia over his three-day visit in September.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:42:37 +0200
News digest: Slovak Olympic team is the smallest in country's history, but medal hopes are high
Efforts to improve the independence of the Slovak justice system have continued in 2020. Pride will be online this year.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:24:28 +0200
Bratislava Pride will take place online
It will be streamed on July 24 and accompanied by numerous music performances.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:17:06 +0200
Slovak secondary school students win gold at international physics competition
The captain of the Slovak team won an award for the most successful tournament competitor.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:13 +0200
Another wave of pandemic politics is upon us
Slovakia has not yet tried the most effective way to incentivise vaccinations.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:17:26 +0200
Slovakia has made improvements in rule of law, but shortcomings remain
The 2021 Rule of Law Report on Slovakia highlights certain changes in the judiciary and the fight against corruption.



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